Lachlan King

Carpentry

• Region South West Victoria
• WorldSkills Accolade 2025 National Bronze Medal
• Employer MM Hearn Coastal Construction
• Training Institute South West TAFE
• International Expert Ryan Grieger

“All I wanted to do growing up was become a builder.”

Carpenter, Lachlan King lives by the mantra, “It’s not a stuff up if it can be fixed!” Apart from giving you an insight into his funny side, it points to his problem-solving prowess, something highly valued in the carpentry trade.

As for that trade, Lachlan says he’s always wanted to become a builder, a passion born from getting out into his shed after school each day and creating things. “Those times made me realise how much I enjoy it.”

Lachlan’s WorldSkills journey includes top spot in Carpentry at Regionals and a Bronze Medal at the 2025 National Championships. “It’s the best experience I’ve ever had. I’m so proud of myself for taking the first step to compete, and I’d 100% do it again. The experience has increased my confidence a lot, especially in talking to other people. It’s been a boost to my skills too.”

Winning at Regionals was one of his proudest moments because he had “all my family, my trainers and people from my community there.” He’s extremely thankful for that support, from his parents to his boss, Mick.

“I’m so glad Mick picked me to work with him. The builds we do are like nothing else. I thank him for taking me on, giving me the time and space to train, financial help, and showing me the ways of Carpentry.”

It’s definitely a future on the tools for Lachlan. “My goal is to become a registered builder, start a business of my own, as well as build a house to live in. but I also want to make a greater impact by being a builder that creates jobs for other apprentices to help them skill up and boost the economy.”

Three words that describe you – Creative, Punctual, Happy

Carpentry Team

Expert: Ryan Grieger